Grains/Field Crops Workshop

Small Scale Grain Cleaning, Storage, and Milling
Saturday 8:00 AM
Hear from R.G. Bell, Bell Farms, and Tim Baty, Baty Farm, and Robert Perry, NOFA-NY, about innovative and affordable solutions for small scale grain cleaning, storage, and milling. R.G. and Tim will have equipment available for you to look at, and this workshop will include a demonstration of a farm-scale seed cleaner. 

Grain Quality for Food-Grade Market
Saturday 1:00 PM
What level of quality is expected when you bring your organic grain to the mill? How are you
going to ensure that a simple mistake doesn’t cost you big money? Join Sam Sherman, Champlain Valley Milling,  to discuss the quality issues that millers pay attention to, and the steps that you can take to ensure that you get top dollar for your product.

Managing Weeds in Your Grains: Farmer Roundtable
Saturday 2:30 PM
Join RG Bell, Bell Farms, for a discussion of weed control techniques in diverse grain systems. Equipment and methods for a variety of scales will be discussed.

Creative Relationships: A Cooperative Approach to Grain Processing and Marketing
Saturday 4:15 PM
Join Thor Oechsner, Oechsner Farms, Erick Smith, Cayuga Pure Organics, and Greg Mol,
Farmer Ground Flour, for a discussion of a unique and cooperative approach to producing
flours with NYS-grown grains. Farmer Ground Flour is co-owned by Greg, Erick, and Thor, all
of whom have worked closely with bakers and pasta makers to make a high quality product
that meets their needs. 

Nitty Gritty of Starting a Grain Business from Scratch
Sunday 8:00 AM
What does it take to run a grain operation from start to finish? Tom Kenyon, Nitty Gritty
Grain Company and Aurora Farm, will discuss producing both food- and feed-quality grains for
the organic market. Topics will include the scale required to sustain a business like this, the
equipment that is needed, and marketing of your products.

Organic Corn and Soy for Feed
Sunday 9:30 AM
Join Erich McEnroe, McEnroe Organic Farm, for a discussion of organic feed production. Discussion topics will include fertitity issues and how feed production can be worked into a rotation with pasture and other crops.